ap·plause
ap·plause/əˈplôz/
noun
approval or praise expressed by clapping.
"they gave him a round of applause"
synonyms: clapping, handclapping, cheering, whistling, (standing) ovation, acclamation, cheers, whistles, bravos, curtain calls, encores
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2 days ago · noun. ap·plause ə-ˈplȯz. Synonyms of applause. 1. : marked commendation : acclaim.
the sound of people clapping their hands repeatedly to show enjoyment or approval of something such as a performance or speech: His speech ...
noun · hand clapping as a demonstration of approval, appreciation, acclamation, or the like. · any positive expression of appreciation or approval; acclamation.
noun · ovation · praise · acclaim · cheering · acclamation · cheer · réclame · clapping.
(Of course, sometimes applause just means the audience is glad it's time to go home.)
(əplɔz ) uncountable noun. Applause is the noise made by a group of people clapping their hands to show approval. They greeted him with thunderous applause.
Applause is primarily a form of ovation or praise expressed by the act of clapping, or striking the palms of the hands together, in order to create noise.
/əˈplɔz/ [uncountable] the noise made by a group of people clapping (= hitting their hands together) and sometimes shouting to show their approval or enjoyment ...
to say that you admire and agree with a person's action or decision: We applaud the family's decision to protect their privacy.
a show of approval or appreciation at a play, speech, sporting event, etc., in which people strike their hands together over and over.